In addition to birthdays, many adoptive parents observe the date on which they welcomed adopted children into their families.

If you want to adopt a potbelly pig as a pet, take a short drive and check out a nearby animal sanctuary.

Why some men, notably TV and film personalities, affect the unshaven look.

Jimmy Webb’s 1967 hit song, “Up, Up and Away,” is not only the unofficial anthem of the 1960s; it is a tribute to the magical experience of balloon flight.

Pet Pampering Prospers Despite the recession, people are spending more money than ever on their four-legged companions.

As Independence Day nears, a Carroll Community College history professor takes a clear-eyed look at several historical events in the early history of our nation.

A burgeoning deer population causes problems. People are increasingly disillusioned with the Disney image.

Invasive species are suprisingly common around here, and some of them are downright ugly.

Several religions celebrate the Winter Solstice. The timing and the symbols are similar, but the focal points vary widely. Here is how a number of local groups mark the season.

After some three decades of dormancy, the role of standardized testing in education is again being challenged, largely as a result of a rash of scandals involving teachers and students scamming the tests.